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What's in a name? For the Samsung Galaxy Appeal, everything. The moniker of AT&T's new Android GoPhone fits the manufacturer's current legal situation perfectly, though admittedly its side-slider QWERTY-packing form factor is the least likely of Sammy's lineup to catch the attention of Cupertino's team of suits. Joking aside, the 4.3-ounce Appeal offers Android 2.3, a 3.2-inch HVGA (that's 480 x 320) display, 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7225A processor, 3MP rear camera and 512MB of RAM. It's also made with 80 percent recycled material and has a microSD port and 1,300mAh battery. The Appeal will begin its wireless sojourn on June 5th at Walmart for $150, and will pop up at other AT&T outlets beginning July 15th. Head below to find the legal team-approved press release.

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AT&T launches Samsung Galaxy Appeal GoPhone, available at Walmart on June 5th for $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 9320 has visited more countries during its short gestation than some phones get to see in their whole lives, but it's finally arrived. The specs are pretty much what we guessed, with the socially-focused BB OS 7.1 onboard, a 3.2-megapixel camera and typical Curve features like a 2.44-inch 320 x 240 non-touch LCD display, 'super charged' 1450mAh battery, FM radio and a small, lightweight 103 gram QWERTY form factor. Same specs, different day, but then there's also microSD expandability beyond the 512MB of eMMC, which can't be taken for granted, plus a new feature in the form of a dedicated BBM key on the side. As for the 9320's cheaper sibling, the 9220 shown above, we've already been hands-on at BlackBerry World and spotted that one of its main sacrifices is the camera: it's only 2-megapixels and there's no flash. That's all 11,000 rupees ($210) and a police escort gets you.

Update: There's a potential treat for FCC watchers after the break -- because we think the Curve 9320 may have just received its wireless green card.

Update: UK carriers have just announced their intentions. Three will offer the device from PAYG for £140 ($225) from May 14th, while T-Mobile will also have a 24-month contract option at £15.50 per month.

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BlackBerry Curve 9320 now official: BB OS 7.1, 2.44-inch display, BBM button originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 02:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kyocera is looking to regain a foothold in the US smartphone market, and curiously enough, it's doing so by catering to niche audiences. First we saw the Hydro, a waterproof handset, and alongside it is the Rise, which features a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Both phones are built for CDMA networks, although Kyocera has yet to announce carrier availability for either. We wouldn't be surprised in the least to see it going to Sprint or any of its prepaid brands, but this is just speculation for now.

Spec-wise, the Rise is very similar to the Hydro, and this extends to the OS. In our brief time with the phone, we were treated to a largely vanilla interpretation of Ice Cream Sandwich, which makes the Rise a bit of a rare breed in the QWERTY world -- hopefully its future carrier doesn't dictate huge alterations. The phone features a Qualcomm MSM8655 SoC with a 1GHz CPU, a 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 IPS LCD display, a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1,500 mAh battery. When compared to other QWERTY sliders, the handset itself is rather compact and fit nicely in our hand. We were similarly quite fond of the sliding mechanism on the Rise, which felt natural and provided just enough resistance. The four-row keyboard is altogether forgettable, but it should serve those who insist upon physical keys just fine. Our biggest gripe about the Rise, however, is its low-res display, which seems like quite a misstep -- even for a budget device.

In terms of storage, you'll find 512MB of RAM, 2GB built-in and a 2GB microSD card. The Rise also features 802.11n (WiFi), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and EV-DO Rev. A. It's safe to say that Kyocera is targeting budget audiences with the Rise, but the strategy may work to its advantage if other carriers fail to keep their QWERTY sliders up-to-date with the latest version of Android. No pricing was announced at the show, but we imagine it will be strongly tied to whichever carriers choose to sell it. You'll find our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Kyocera Rise hands-on

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Kyocera Rise hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're just beginning our sojourn through this year's BlackBerry World, and we've already found a rare gem that may not get a lot of face time here in the States: the Curve 9220. This little 3G-less beaut takes advantage of BlackBerry OS 7.1, but it isn't going to attract the spec-hungry folk -- it packs a 2MP camera and features a 2.4-inch non-touch display with 320 x 240 resolution. It very well may, however, gain the favor of anyone looking for a budget-friendly BBM device. Seeing as this is the phone's major selling point, we made sure to take a few minutes to play with its keyboard. Compared to the QWERTY-laden legends that have graced BlackBerry devices for years (the Bold 9900 and Tour come to mind), the 9220's keyboard has some big shoes to fill, but unfortunately you won't be blessed with the same kind of experience that you'd have when using one of its elder brothers. Due to the phone's petite size, the individual keys -- arranged in standalone formation and without frets -- are a bit cramped and felt a little too slick for our taste. Of course, this isn't poised to be the latest and greatest that Waterloo has to offer, but for the low price of 10,990 rupees (about $210), it's still a pretty sweet deal for messaging lovers on a shoestring budget. Head below to view the phone from every angle.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9220 hands-on

Joseph Volpe contributed to this report.

BlackBerry Curve 9220 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 01:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anyhow, this new MyTouch packs a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T chip, a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage and microSD expansion, along with features like DLNA connectivity and five-second fast boot. As for image capturing you get a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera plus a five-megapixel main camera (with 720p recording) on the back, and you'll find a handy camera button at the usual place as well. Interestingly, the spec sheet listed Ice Cream Sandwich while the demo unit was only running on Android 2.3.6, so we'll probably need to wait for T-Mobile's final say on this end.

During our quick hands-on we were pretty satisfied by the phone's overall build quality, especially with its spring-loaded sliding mechanism and keyboard feedback. The screen isn't the best in class when it comes to viewing angle and contrast, but bearing in mind that this phone comes with a Snapdragon S2 processor, we expect it to be priced almost as sensibly as LG's MyTouch handsets -- stay tuned for the official announcement, of course. Hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: T-Mobile's next MyTouch: Huawei Ascend G312 Qwerty hands-on

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T-Mobile's next MyTouch: Huawei Ascend G312 QWERTY hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile retires Sidekick 4G, but brand will return originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Virgin Mobile Venture
Alcatel OneTouch isn't a heavy hitter in the States, but that doesn't stop it from doing its darndest to push devices here with a little help from distributor PCD. The Venture is the latest model and is heading to Virgin Mobile on March 15th with an option to pre-order right now. What it's got is actually not too shabby for a $100 prepaid messaging device: Android 2.3, 2.8-inch touchscreen, 600MHz single-core CPU, 2MP camera with LED flash and 512MB of RAM. If you're intrigued, head to the source link below to take the next step.

Virgin Mobile scores the Alcatel OneTouch Venture, can be yours March 15th for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chaz]

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We've been speculating that Verizon's latest Droid would be arriving on February 10th, but we lacked any official word from the carrier to back it up. Not to worry anymore, as Big Red has finally made the phone's release official for the predicted date. The Droid 4, an LTE device with a full slide-out QWERTY that was announced at CES, will go for $200 with a two-year commitment. Take a gander at the full press release below for all the details.

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Motorola Droid 4 sliding onto Verizon shelves February 10th for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're now presented with the Curve 9360 ($29.99, on contract), a device that's ostensibly hobbled in order to differentiate itself from RIM's higher-end offerings, most notably the Torch 9810 ($49), Torch 9860 ($99) and Bold 9900 ($199). Specifically, we refer to its lack of a touchscreen. The omission will certainly be a deal-breaker for some, but whether it causes the market to reject it as a whole remains unknown. For our part, we're most interested in the impact on the handset's usability and its relevance in an increasingly competitive environment. In other words, has RIM included enough improvements to keep its Curve franchise afloat, or will this iteration sink like a stone? Join us after the break, as we delve into the Curve 9360 and explore these finer details.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9360 review

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BlackBerry Curve 9360 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Spectrum, BlackBerry Curve 9370 available now on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Google TV & Magic Remote QWERTY hands-on

LG Google TV and Magic Remote Qwerty hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We got our hands all over the new hardware and our first impression is: it's tiny. The network streamer is still bigger than a Roku, but compared to say, a Revue, the switch to ARM has clearly had a slimming effect on Google TV. The Blu-ray player is similarly shrunken, with its footprint down to merely what a normal player would occupy. The remote is conveniently backlit this time around, and dual sided. It certainly has an improved feel this time around, but is it good enough to satisfy the masses? We'll know better after we've spent more time with it. Check the pics in the gallery to see for yourself.

Gallery: Sony Google TV Blu-ray player, network player & remote hands-on

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Sony's second try at Google TV brings Blu-ray player, streaming box and a new remote (Update: hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's Droid 4 finally official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3.5Android2.3.5cesces 2012Ces2012droiddroid 4Droid4ltemobilepostcrossqhdqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderverizonvzwMon, 09 Jan 2012 14:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Google TV adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio (update: video, pics!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/google-tv-officially-adds-lg-to-the-fold-will-demo-new-hardware/#comments The second round of Google TV hardware will be in full swing at CES 2012, and the folks at Mountain View just officially announced LG is joining the list of hardware partners at the show. While we know Logitech was taking a pass on the latest hardware, previously announced partners Samsung, Sony and Vizio are still in and the latter two will have new hardware to show next week. While this morning's announcement by Marvell revealed the platform's switch to ARM processors from the Intel chips it launched on, the company mentioned MediaTek is also on board to build compatible chipsets, while the line of products from LG will run on the company's own L9 setup. LG's press release (included after the break) reveals the HDTVs it's bringing out will feature its Cinema 3D FPR technology as well as support for a "Magic Remote QWERTY" that combines its gesture and voice control Magic Remote with, you guessed it, a QWERTY keyboard. It will have two lines of TVs based on the Android OS, while it continues to feature its own NetCast setup in other displays. While Samsung is mentioned as building new devices, it does not appear they'll have any to show off just yet, which matches the rumors that had gone around earlier.

Update: LG has posted some pics of the Google TV sets (above, after the break) featuring its custom interface, although we're still waiting for a peek at that remote. According to the company, users will have the option of using LG's UI or the default Google TV build, so whichever way you prefer should work. The Google TV team has also uploaded a fresh trailer on YouTube ahead of CES, featuring several apps and promising this is just the beginning -- check it out embedded after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarmbreaking newscesces 2012Ces2012cinema 3dCinema3dconnected tvConnectedTvfprgesture controlGestureControlgooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostcrosskeyboardlgmagic motionMagic Motion Remote Controlmagic remoteMagicMotionMagicMotionRemoteControlMagicRemotemarvellmediatekqwertysamsungsmart tvSmartTvsonyvideovizioThu, 05 Jan 2012 17:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid 4 gets hands-on treatment, but it's simply a dummy unit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/droid-4-hands-on-with-dummy-unit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/droid-4-hands-on-with-dummy-unit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/droid-4-hands-on-with-dummy-unit/#comments The folks over at TechnoBuffalo have just come across a rather interesting specimen -- it's a dummy unit of the forthcoming Droid 4 from Motorola. While its rumored release date has come and gone, non-functional models such as this are commonly offered to consumers in a retail setting to poke and prod to their heart's content. Nonetheless, the hands-on offers a few interesting details, such as a soft touch backside and insight into the redesigned keyboard, which is described as "the best one yet on a Droid handset." Whether we agree with that assertion will be determined come review time, but if you're interested to see the collection of up-close and personal shots with Moto's latest slider, be sure to check the source below.

Droid 4 gets hands-on treatment, but it's simply a dummy unit originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroiddroid 4Droid4dummy unitDummyUnitgooglemobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid 4MotorolaDroid4qwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersmartphonesmartphonesFri, 30 Dec 2011 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Stratosphere review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/samsung-stratosphere-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/samsung-stratosphere-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/samsung-stratosphere-review/#comments Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, Verizon was still in phase one of its LTE lineup, which consisted of nothing but 4.3-inch slate phones with questionable battery life and very little to stand out from the rest of the competition. Now that we're seeing the second generation of devices coming into the 4G fold, Big Red appears to be pushing choice -- not just in terms of size and feel, but price as well. The Pantech Breakout was the first to, well, break out of the mold, offering a smaller form factor for a much more reasonable cost. It was nothing to write home about, but the fact that it existed gave us hope that we'd see a slew of phones in the same price range, finally making high-speed connectivity a more affordable option.

Shortly afterward, the Samsung Stratosphere sneaked up and snatched the spotlight away from Pantech, offering the very first QWERTY keyboard on an LTE-capable device for a cost similar to that of the Breakout. But when we first saw the phone, something felt eerily familiar: it looked almost exactly like the Epic 4G, a Galaxy S-era device that was released on Sprint's WiMAX lineup nearly a year and a half ago. Looks are one thing, but what about the internals? Does the brand new Stratosphere perform like an old phone, or does it give a completely fresh perspective on a 2010 classic? Read on for the full scoop.

Gallery: Samsung Stratosphere overview

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Samsung Stratosphere review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you ever looked at your bedroom wall and felt that it was a few thousand keys short of the perfect decoration? This is the thought process of artist Sarah Frost, who has taken plethoras of keys from discarded QWERTY keyboards and covered walls with them. The masterpieces range in size from a single wall to entire rooms, consisting of parts procured from sources like individual homes, small businesses, government offices and Fortune 500 companies. Check out her website below for more information, or feel free to gaze upon one of these walls-o'-keys in person at the James Hotel at the James Hotel on Grand Street in New York City, where a permanent installation has been set up. Rent and the Statue of Liberty be damned, we know this is why you're pining to go to the Big Apple in the first place, right?

It's art, baby: cover your walls in discarded QWERTY keys originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artistinstallationJames HotelJamesHotelkeykeyboardkeyboardskeysNew York CityNewYorkCitypermanent installationPermanentInstallationQWERTYroomSarah FrostSarahFrostwallWed, 14 Dec 2011 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid 4 official pics and RAZR-with-keyboard confirming specs leak out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/27/droid-4-official-pics-and-razr-with-keyboard-confirming-specs-le/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/27/droid-4-official-pics-and-razr-with-keyboard-confirming-specs-le/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/27/droid-4-official-pics-and-razr-with-keyboard-confirming-specs-le/#comments QWERTY-loving fans of the Droid series probably won't have to feel left out of the LTE party for much longer, as Droid-Life has uncovered some official-looking pictures and even a comparison chart of the upcoming Droid 4 and the rest of the line. The specs reveal it shares almost everything with the Droid RAZR, with the exceptions being a slightly smaller 4-inch qHD screen, ditching the Kevlar backing, and tossing in the aforementioned 5-row "edge-lit" keyboard. Hit the source link to view a more pics and the chart, which explains how we've gone from the Droid 2 last year, to the Droid 3 just a few months ago, to the Droid 4 / RAZR combo attack Motorola and Verizon could be unleashing as soon as December 8th, assuming the rumors hold true.

Update: That keyboard too small for you? No worries, additional leaks reveal the Droid 4 will play nice with Motorola's Lapdock 100, Lapdock 500 Pro and a wireless keyboard packing a trackpad. Hit the second source link below for a peek at the slab's compatible accessories.

Droid 4 official pics and RAZR-with-keyboard confirming specs leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you choo-choo-choose the Sprint Express, or does it choose you? The Now Network's mixing things up this holiday season by adding its own branded device -- in reality, a reworked Huawei Boulder that Sprint slapped its name on -- to the low end of its smartphone lineup. Known simply as the Express, it's a portrait QWERTY Android 2.3 handset that will set you back $20 with a two-year contract (after a $50 mail-in rebate). What you'll get in return for that hard-earned Jackson is a 2.6-inch QVGA (320 x 240) display, 3.2MP camera, 256MB of RAM, 512MB of internal storage (with expandable microSD slot), a 1,500mAh battery and a 3G mobile hotspot that supports up to five devices. We doubt it'll be the first stop on anybody's Black Friday shopping list, but we think it may actually get penciled into the schedule somewhere.

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Sprint rides the Express to Budget Town, available now for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exerting energy goes against the very fiber of our 21st century ethos -- which is why SMK-Link has come out with the Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard. Available in both Mac- and PC-compatible versions, this little handheld allows users to surf the web, send texts, or control their home entertainment systems from up to 30 feet away. Featuring both a raised QWERTY keyboard and capacitive touchpad, SMK-Link's latest battery-powered creation boasts 20 function keys, seven hot keys and a dedicated Windows Media Center Start button (on the PC version, naturally). And, since it doesn't require any software drivers, all you have to do is plug in the RF receiver, sit back, and marinate your afternoon away. You can grab one now for $69 at the source link, below. Otherwise, swerve past the break for a drop of PR.

Continue reading SMK-Link releases Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard for your inner sloth

SMK-Link releases Wireless Ultra-Mini Touchpad Keyboard for your inner sloth originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RIM: 'We're committed to the keyboard' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since its launch earlier today, the Bold 9790 has been a device of curious beginnings. For a start, RIM selected Indonesia for the smartphone's launch event and first availability -- it won't be reaching stores here until early 2012, which is an interesting move by the manufacturer to reflect its globalized market. Then, of course, there was the strangely familiar nature of the BB OS 7 handset itself. At first glance, it looked like a lower-end Curve 9360 that had been confusingly dressed up to look more like its flagship brother, the Bold 9900/9930. However, now that we've had some hands-on time with it, it's clear that this first impression is unfair. The 9790 is a solid installment in the Baby Bold tradition, which takes some of the 9900's best attributes, like the touchscreen and 'fret style' angled keys, and whittles them down into a more pocket-friendly 2.44-inch form factor, which -- RIM hints -- "may be slightly cheaper" to the end user. It's also true that this shrinkage comes with some sacrifices, such as a slightly slower 1GHz processor, a lower 360 x 480 resolution and a plastic construction. You'll find a hands-on video and more initial impressions right after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold 9790 hands-on

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9790, Curve 9380, hitting the market within weeks

RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9790, Curve 9380, hitting the market within weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought we'd forgotten all about Motorola's little Facebook Phone that could, you'd be incorrect. Only known previously as the EX225, it appears the portrait QWERTY may have a final destination and name. According to YS Tech, the device seems set for a collision course with Telus as the Motokey Social, a prepaid feature phone that offers basic access to Gmail, Facebook and Twitter. The leaked specs are right on the money with what we've heard already: 2.4-inch touchscreen, 3MP camera and a proprietary platform (read: not Android), which means this could be an inexpensive option to appease the kiddies during the holidays. No official announcement has been made yet, so we don't have any idea of pricing or availability. Time will tell, as always.

Update: It turns out that Motorola does, in fact, have an official product page up for the Motokey Social. We've added the link to our sources below, so feel free to peruse the specs if you're so inclined. [Thanks, Faaris]

Motorola Facebook phone resurfaces as Motokey Social, destined for Telus? (Update: official product page found) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4-inch5-row keyboard5-rowKeyboardbrewex 225ex225facebookfacebook phoneFacebookPhonegmailmobilepostminimotokeymotokey socialMotokeySocialmotorolamotorola ex 225motorola motokeymotorola motokey socialMotorolaEx225MotorolaMotokeyMotorolaMotokeySocialqwertytwitterThu, 03 Nov 2011 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ITG xpPhone 2 to get some Windows 8 love, starts living large in January (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/itg-xpphone-2-to-get-some-windows-8-love-starts-living-large-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/itg-xpphone-2-to-get-some-windows-8-love-starts-living-large-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/itg-xpphone-2-to-get-some-windows-8-love-starts-living-large-in/#comments Let's be honest: with the size of a brick and a relatively short battery life, it's no surprise that ITG's xpPhone hasn't quite dominated the smartphone market since its launch back in November. In fact, we haven't even seen one in the wild, and we certainly wouldn't have missed it if there ever was one on the street. That said, ITG hasn't given up, as the company's just announced its second-generation Windows-powered smartphone. The reason? Well, interestingly enough, ITG prefers Windows' greater range of compatible software compared to those of mobile OSes, namely Android and iOS. Let's just leave it at that for now.

Simply dubbed the xpPhone 2, this beast of a QWERTY slider packs a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 chip, along with 2GB RAM, up to 112GB of SSD storage, 4.3-inch display and compatibility with both Windows 7 and Windows 8 -- obviously the latter OS will depend on its final release date. Not only has battery life been bumped up to around 18 hours of call time or 46 days on standby, but the phone's also been slimmed down to 140mm x 73mm x 17.5mm, which is a huge improvement compared to its bulky predecessor. With the touch-friendly Windows 8 on board along with a non-underclocked CPU, we have a feeling that the xpPhone 2 will at least fare much better than Fujitsu's F-07C; as for the rest, we shall see when it comes out in January next year. And no, it probably won't run Crysis.

Update: Looks like we were misled by the company's other promotional photos and thus mistakenly thought the xpPhone 2 will have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. This would explain the slimmer body then.

Update 2: ITG just clarified that the phone will be unveiled in January rather than launched.

Gallery: ITG xpPhone 2

ITG xpPhone 2 to get some Windows 8 love, starts living large in January (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonechinaitgmadnessmobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossphoneqwertysmartphonewindowswindows 7windows 8Windows7Windows8xpphonexpphone 2Xpphone2Z530Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Asha brings Angry Birds to the developing world, Mighty Eagle soars (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-asha-brings-angry-birds-to-the-developing-world-mighty-ea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-asha-brings-angry-birds-to-the-developing-world-mighty-ea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-asha-brings-angry-birds-to-the-developing-world-mighty-ea/#comments Well we're pretty Angry ourselves, being that Nokia nearly foiled our liveblog plans and made it all but impossible to transmit photos and video thanks to an absolutely miserable attempt at providing internet access. But Nokia World is not without mobile gaming opportunities, and a few minutes with the Birds seemed to do the trick (shifting our moods, at the very least -- there's still no reliable internet).

We met up with Mr. Angry Birds himself, Peter Vesterbacka, who took us through a demo of the game on one of Nokia's new Asha Series 40 devices. The game, which has already seen an absolutely massive 400 million downloads, will come preloaded on the Asha 303, giving Vesterbacka and Rovio a chance to bring the game to emerging markets in China, India and Africa, where touchscreen devices are currently priced out of reach. The game seemed to perform just as well as it does on other platforms, so expect the same Angry Birds experience here as well. Jump past the break for a hands-on with Rovio's Mighty Eagle.

Continue reading Nokia Asha brings Angry Birds to the developing world, Mighty Eagle soars (video)

Nokia Asha brings Angry Birds to the developing world, Mighty Eagle soars (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>303angry birdsAngryBirdsappappsashafeaturephonegamegameshands-onmighty eagleMightyEaglemobilepostcrossnokianokia 200nokia 201nokia 300nokia 303nokia ashanokia world 2011Nokia200Nokia201Nokia300Nokia303NokiaAshaNokiaWorld2011Peter VesterbackaPeterVesterbackaqwertys40series 40Series40videoWed, 26 Oct 2011 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia unveils Asha lineup, bringing Series 40 to emerging markets: 200, 201, 300, 303]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-unveils-asha-series-200-201-300-303/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-unveils-asha-series-200-201-300-303/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-unveils-asha-series-200-201-300-303/#comments Nokia has unveiled the Asha lineup, a spate of lower-end devices that run Series 40 and blur the line between featurephone and smartphone. The devices -- named the 200, 201, 300 and 303, are all designed to encourage the "next billion" users to access the web, and seem directed toward emerging markets. The 200 includes an Easy Swap option that lets you throw in multiple SIM cards, and can offer up to 32GB of storage for media playback -- 52 hours of it, in fact. It, along with the 201, have exceptionally loud speakers that work great for parties and those crazy all-nighters, though the latter lacks the multi-SIM support. Both of these phones will be available for €60 ($85); the 200 is going to ship before the end of the year, while the 201 will be ready for your purchase by Q1 2012. The 300 and 303 are the touchscreen handsets of the bunch; the 300 is a candybar with a numeric keypad and offers a 1GHz CPU, 5MP camera and 3G. It'll be priced at €85 ($120) and will be available in Q4 2011. Similarly, the 303 offers the same types of features with a 2.6-inch display and full QWERTY experience, and should be ready before the end of the year for €115 (about $160).

All four Asha devices are made of polycarbonate and come with a Nokia Browser, which is powered by the cloud and compresses data by up to 90 percent, saving users from racking up excessive charges. Oh, and did we mention Angry Birds is coming to Series 40? Be sure to check out the vids for each Asha phone -- as well as the press release -- after the break.

Gallery: Nokia Asha 200, 201, 300, 303

Gallery: Nokia Asha 200, 201, 300, 303 at Nokia World


Sharif Sakr and Dante Cesa contributed to this post.

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Nokia unveils Asha lineup, bringing Series 40 to emerging markets: 200, 201, 300, 303 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brad Molen contributed to this post.

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Nokia to announce QWERTY Series 40 Touch and Type tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivemobilepostcrossnokiaqwertysymbianTue, 25 Oct 2011 14:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Transform Ultra does the QWERTY slide for Sprint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/samsung-transform-ultra-does-the-qwerty-slide-for-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/samsung-transform-ultra-does-the-qwerty-slide-for-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/samsung-transform-ultra-does-the-qwerty-slide-for-sprint/#comments What big, wireless brother wants, big, wireless brother gets. With its pay-as-you-go subsidiary already packing this particular piece of mobile kit, 'twas only a matter of time before Sprint got its hands on the Transform Ultra. Officially announced for the third place carrier today, Sammy's Droid Charge with a QWERTY twist packs the usual array of mid-range specs. The 3.5-incher runs Android 2.3 atop a single-core 1GHz processor, with a VGA front facing / 3 megapixel rear camera, 512MB RAM, 2GB of storage and 1500mAh battery in tow. It's no next gen, 4G beastie, but sometimes you just need a workhorse to get things done. Pricing and availability have yet to be released, although we're sure that bit of crucial info's right around the corner. Official presser awaits you after the break.

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Samsung Transform Ultra does the QWERTY slide for Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile internal doc leaks, BlackBerry Torch 9810 to bow this November? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG DoublePlay makes its official intro on T-Mobile, offers dual-screens and split keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghzandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3doubleplaygingerbreadgooglelglg doubleplayLgDoubleplaymessagingmobilepostcrossqwertysplit qwertySplitQwertyt-mot-mobilet-mobile doubleplayT-mobileDoubleplaytextingtexting championshipTextingChampionshipMon, 17 Oct 2011 01:49:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/lg-optimus-slider-on-virgin-mobile-at-ctia-eanda-2011-we-go-hands/#comments Curiously enough, the prepaid market had as much of a field day at this week's CTIA Enterprise & Applications as anyone else; we already got our fair share of hands-on time with the Samsung Transfix for Cricket, and shortly afterward beheld our eyes (and mandibles) on the LG Optimus Slider, the latest beauty making a beeline to Virgin Mobile as early as this coming Monday. Aside from the obvious slide-out QWERTY, the Android 2.3.4 device will feature a 3.2-inch HVGA display, a 3.2MP camera and microSD support up to 32GB, and will be available without a contract for $200. Head underneath to take a look at the full image gallery and hands-on video.

Gallery: LG Optimus Slider hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011


Zachary Lutz contributed to this report.

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LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might think it's more than meets the eye, but the Samsung Transform Ultra doesn't have much to hide -- except a full QWERTY keyboard, that is. Arriving precisely on time, the newest flagship device for Boost Mobile packs a prepaid punch: the Ultra rocks a 1GHz single-core CPU, Gingerbread, a three megapixel camera and a VGA front-facing cam. You can pick one of these up now for $230, which isn't too shabby for a decently-spec'd Android device with no contract involved. Head on over to the source link if this particular beauty is meant to be a part of your future.

Boost Mobile adds Samsung Transform Ultra to its repertoire, hopes you'll transition for $230 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Stratosphere cleared for Verizon landing October 13th originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous]

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Motorola Admiral spied in the wild, waiting patiently for its turn to sail out of harbor originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola EX225 and EX226 saunter through FCC like nobody's watching originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile officially unveils myTouch, MyTouch Q just in time for the holidays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz2.3androidlgmobilepostminimutouch qMutouchQmytouchqualcommqwertyt-mobileThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Stratosphere lays it all out with spec sheet treatment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/samsung-stratosphere-lays-it-all-out-with-spec-sheet-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/samsung-stratosphere-lays-it-all-out-with-spec-sheet-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/samsung-stratosphere-lays-it-all-out-with-spec-sheet-treatment/#commentsThe upcoming Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon Wireless is hardly a secret, but other than a few rumored details, the specs for this LTE-equipped QWERTY slider have remained a bit of a mystery. Now, all that has changed, thanks in large part to its leaked spec sheet from Big Red -- just take a peek after the break. It'll be packing a 4-inch Super AMOLED display with WVGA resolution, a (presumably) single-core 1GHz processor, along with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 4GB microSD card that's pre-installed. Curiously, it'll be the first of Verizon's LTE phones to incorporate a Micro SIM in place of the larger, traditional offering. Other than that, it looks as if the speculation of Android 2.3, along with its 5MP rear / 1.3MP front cams were dead on. There will also be an LED flash in tow, although video capture will be limited to a rather mundane 480p. That said, if you're thirsting for speed but are needing a keyboard, the Stratosphere is looking like your obvious (albeit only) choice.

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Samsung Stratosphere lays it all out with spec sheet treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012

Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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